Superintendent Logistics & Mech Support

at  RIO Tinto

SUPERINTENDENT - LOGISTICS & MECHANICAL SUPPORT

• Excellent career development opportunity within a global company
• Dynamic working environment
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment - Weipa

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Superintendent - Logistics and Mechanical Support to be responsible for leading our teams accountable for the planning and execution of maintenance support services to site fixed plant operational teams and light vehicles.
Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

This role is a great opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and stakeholder engagement skillset to ensure our mechanical and logistics support services are executed safely, on time, on budget and to a quality. Working a 40hr week over 9 Day fortnight and reporting to the Manager - Asset and Operational Services, you will be:

• Responsible for our site main component rebuild / fabrication workshop with focus on continuing to grow and uplift capability
• Responsible for light / medium vehicle maintenance across site
• Accountable for the cranes and rigging team that provide a centralised service across Weipa Operations
• All functions associated with inbound logistics including the operation of three warehouses

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS ROLE

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams and workshops
• Demonstrated experience in logistics or materials management
• Ability to engage stakeholders across multiple operating departments
• Working knowledge of scheduling practices and MS Office software tools

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Technical qualification (engineering or trade qualified)
• Experience working in mining or heavy industrial maintenance environment
• Experience managing complex execution schedules to deliver outcomes
• Working knowledge of business improvement tools (such as 6 Sigma and process improvement methodologies)

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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